Jessica Rogalski has spent her life perfecting her vocal craft. She has studied privately with renowned vocal coaches on the east coast and here in Colorado.Through her private studies she learned the fundamental of vocal techniques and applied them to her 20 plus years of live and studio performances,making her a formitable force on the Denver music scene.
As a teacher Jessica instills proper techniques for vocalizing scales,ear training,diaphramic breathing,sounding vowels,placement of notes and pronounciation. Learn how to connect your head and chest voice and discover your middle voice.Learn to correct bad habits and develop a good practice routine. Jessica's lessons are fun,informative and always focus on applying these techniques to your favorite song to get you singing like a pro.
Read about Jessica's musical background at www.mojomama.net and listen to her musical creations.
All ages and levels of students
available Monday thru Saturday
KEVIN DONAHUE - Guitar Instructor
Kevin is a Boulder native and the youngest member of our staff. He has been
playing various instruments for 12 years, and the guitar for 5.
Kevin studied under Darryl Abrahamson, Dave Marvin and David Merrill, graduating from Longmont HighSchool in 2008.
At 19 years old, Kevin is recording professionally with the up and
coming songwriter Nick O'Connor and Pilgrim Road. In addition to the guitar, Kevin
is an avid saxophonist, percussionist, kit player, and keyboardist.
His teaching experiences include 2 seasons of Summer camps with Mojo's and 1 full year of extensive private lessons. Through High School, Kevin worked as a youth instructor
for Tran's Tae Kwan Do academy, teaching students between the ages of 5 and 15 in
group and private settings. Kevin has a great deal of experience with younger kids,
and will help show you the patience and discipline you need to be the musician you
seek to be.
ALLAN EVETT - Piano Instructor
Allan is a pianist/keyboard player, originally from Chicago. He has played for a wide variety of acts, and has covered many different styles of music for the past 25 years.
Allan began playing piano at the age of seven and has never found himself far from a keyboard since then. In fact, over the years, various keyboards continue to find him. Back in the 80's he studied music theory, composition and arranging at Columbia College, Chicago - under the guidance of William Russo - and graduated with a B.A. in music. From there he worked his way through the Chicago music scene: playing for several jobbing/big bands, accompanying improv theater, and doing a fair share of studio work.
Allan moved to Colorado May of 2008 and is now a part of the Mojo's Community.
He has been teaching since 1984 and covers all srtyles of music from Classical to blues to electronic synthesizer music.
Currently accepting students of all ages and abilities
current schedule
Mondays 6:30 - 8pm
Wednesdays noon to 8pm
MATT FLAHERTY - GUITAR INSTRUCTOR
Music takes you on a voyage, and that's exactly what Connecticut native, and recent Boulder transplant, guitarist/composer Matt Flaherty conveys in his music.
Since graduating from Western Connecticut State University's jazz program, Matt has been teaching and playing full time. Matt plays out regularly with his bands, Hot Soup, and The Matt Flaherty Trio and is gaining a lot of recognition along the way.
He has had the pleasure of playing with Dave Grippo ( Phish, Trey Anastasio Band), Russ Lawton ( Trey Anastasio Band ), Bill Nershi ( String Cheese Incident ), Vinny Idol ( producer of hip hop super group D-Block), Mystic Bowie ( Tuff Gong Internationl Recording Artist ), and many more great musicians. He has also had the opportunity to open for acts such as Tower of Power.
Be sure to check out Matt Flaherty at his next show near you.
I am 16 years old, and the newest addition to the Mojo’s family. I was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, but have been living in Colorado for most of my life.
I began studying classical violin at age 3, and studying classical and contemporary piano at age 4.
At age 6, I began to sing at local gigs with my father, a professional jazz pianist.
I participated in the St Vrain Arts Academy for several years, before becoming a camp councilor there.
I also was employed by Tunes for Tots in Boulder, a music camp and lessons venue, directed towards kids aged 8 and younger. I’ve attended Rocky Ridge Music Camp in Allenspark, on a partial scholarship and Gateway Playhouse, a selective musical theater workshop in New York.
I’ve attended International Association of Jazz Educators and National Association of Teacher Singing conferences all over the country. I’ve attended weekly theory lessons for 2 consecutive years.
I’ve received awards for my piano performance in the Royal American Conservatory Exams and been a member of the Longmont Youth Symphony. I participate also in my school’s orchestra where I have been concert mistress in previous years.
I’ve participated in Unity Choir the past two seasons.
I love singing back ups for Mojomama! I began at Mojo’s in the summer of 09’ for secretarial work, but quickly found good uses for my experience!
I am currently offering beginning violin and piano lessons, as well as theory tutoring, and hope to offer workshops in future, including holistic practice methods, and opportunities for classically trained young musicians to begin to express themselves through different genres of music.
PAUL ROGALSKI - OWNER/BASS INSTRUCTOR
Paul Rogalski from Boston Massachusetts graduated Berklee College of Music in the early 90’s with a Professional Music Diploma. Once arriving in Colorado, Paul joined singer Nina Storey and released a live CD, “Nina Storey Band BOOTLEG”. Paul later formed local band, Coykindred, a funk rock band fronted by local diva Lauren Monroe. Finally in 2002, Paul started writing music with Jessica and there came the birth of Mojomama. Paul has been teaching electric bass for 15 years and offers all of these experiences he has embraced over the years to the next wave of future bassists.His lessons are full of information from different topics to make you the best bass player you want to be.
Read more about Paul in his interveiw with Bass Frontiers
Available all days
All ages and levels of students
JERRY SCROGGINS - GUITAR INSTRUCTOR
Jerry "Bird" Scroggins grew up in Minneapolis. Inspired by its fertile local music scene, as well as seeing Stevie Ray Vaughan with Jeff Beck, he has been playing guitar for seventeen years now and teaching for ten. After doing a U.S. tour, including a headlining gig at L.A.'s Whiskey A-Go Go in '95, Bird decided to "go back to school" at Minnesota State. There he received his B.A. in music, studying classical and jazz on both guitar and saxophone, and also tutored music theory classes. Eventually teaching at a small College nearby and a local music store, he gained more inspiration as many of his students found success forming bands and/or winning contests. Currently, Bird plays lead, rhythm and slide guitar in Jason Downing & Musketeer Gripweed, which is rapidly cultivating a following here in Colorado. His primary influences come from the blues, rock and funk realms, but he's always open to, and seeking inspiration from all genres and styles.
Available All days
all ages and styles
MIKE FOGERTY - DRUMKIT / HAND DRUMS INSTRUCTOR
Mike is a Colorado native and has been on the music scene for 22 years. He has been the timekeeper for various Front Range bands such as The Brokers, Twitch, Dave Davis and Blues Child. Playing different styles of music ranging from Blues to Metal to Funk. He started playing with Mojomama as a hand percussionist to fill up the rhythm section.He then settled into the drum kit position for Mojomama. Listen for yourself on one of their original cds.Being able to bring his years of experience to the teaching room is what makes his lessons so valuable.Mike is a very giving person and professional musician, wanting to pass on the his knowledge in the world of drumming.
Available on Tuesday WednesdayThursday and Saturday
All ages and levels of students
Fogerty Drums.
PAUL CHRISTOPHERSEN - DRUM SET/SNARE DRUM
Paul Christophersen – Drums
Paul attended Northeast Missouri State University as music major in percussion, eventually transferring to Iowa State University where he earned a degree in Journalism. At ISU he was a music critic for the Iowa State Daily and was awarded an editorial internship with Los Angeles-based drumming magazine RHYTHM, later working as one of its contributing writers. He was also a member of the alternative rock band the Masque, which was featured on the prestigious Iowa Compilation III (1989) album. After relocating to Colorado Paul began performing and recording with numerous acts including Armchair Martian, The Howlers, Built For Comfort, Sol~Fed~Joe, Kenny Perkins, and the Informants, with whom he recorded two critically acclaimed records, Stiletto Angel (2007) and Crime Scene Queen (2009). He is currently the drummer and manager for up-and-coming Americana singer-songwriter Nick O’Connor.
Paul’s teaching philosophy involves developing student skills by building a strong musical foundation based on rudiments, reading music, solid time, technique, mechanics, independence, coordination, linear concepts, polyrhythms, dynamics, listening, phrasing, and improvisation. Students are encouraged to develop creativity and have an open mind to all styles of music. Discussions about drum history, equipment, tuning, and maintenance are encouraged. As needed, Paul will mentor students in the areas of performing, recording, music business, school and other music programs, and upper education opportunities.
Available Monday and Wednesday 4:00PM to 7:00PM
For more information visit: paulchristophersen.com and dryriveram.com
JODIE WOODWARD - BASS INSTRUCTOR
Jodie Woodward started playing bass about 17 years ago.
In 1989, Jodie moved to New Orleans and started playing with a band called Blue Sister. During her time with Blue Sister, Jodie went on 9 European tours opening for the Blues Brothers, Buddy Guy, James Cotton,Uppity Blues Women, Sugar Blue, Willie “Big-Eyed” Smith, and Shirley Dixon, and Rockin’ Dopsey.
After 8 years with Blue Sister, in 1997 she decided to move to Colorado and join the Denver area blues scene. She is currently performing with Coco Robicheaux, Zora Young, Delores Scott, Roger “Hurricane” Wilson, Blue Krewe, Clam Daddys, Melissa Selby and is also the coordinator and a performer for Women Rock the Night.
Jodie has evolved her very own unique funky, blues style from almost two decades of professional experience as a bass player.
She brings her upbeat personality and experience to the private lessons to make it fun for everyone.
Jodie is currently accepting beginner bass students of all ages.
Doug Carmichael has been teaching music in the St Vrain Valley school system for years.
He has a positive connection and musical influence on his students.He will be making guest appearences at MMA for the performance classes and bringing his insight on improvisation and group playing.